Some New Twists and Old Tricks for an Ethical New Year

1.5, 1.8, 1.8(j), 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.7, 8.4, 8.4(c), Chapter 7 Advertising Rules, misinformation

We have a duty to our profession, our clients and the courts to ensure that our legal theories are based on provable facts that support fairness and justice. “May you live in interesting times.” This saying is not really a wish for your entertainment. “Interesting times” are times of struggle, trouble and turmoil. It’s not…

For Love or Money: Disciplinary Board Proposes Expansion of ‘Sexual Relations’ Definition

1.6, 1.7 (a), 1.7 (b), 1.8, 1.9, sexting, sexual harassmentLeave a comment

In the past, I have often described the Rules of Professional Conduct as the Emily Post Book of Etiquette for lawyers. The rules tell you how to treat clients, adversaries, judges, unrepresented parties and represented parties. The rules guide you to be a polite and efficient litigator and advise you how to begin a new client…